Do the benefits of technological advancement outweigh the hazards? One example of this follows: Is the perceived convenience of technology (a la smartphones) worth the toll on privacy/civil liberties?

• Do the benefits of technological advancement outweigh the hazards? One example of this follows: Is the perceived convenience of technology (a la smartphones) worth the toll on privacy/civil liberties?

Choose an avenue for your argument and form a thesis statement for which you can make a valid and substantiated argument. Follow the protocol discussed for an argumentative essay and be sure to incorporate a counterargument (backed by a scholarly source), which you will then refute. Remember to follow Carillo’s advice regarding binary arguments. Avoid those and dig deeper, include nuance. 

The portion of your essay dedicated to counter argumentation should be 2-3 paragraphs (no longer). The rest of the essay should follow your main argument through to conclusion.

 

Your paper must adhere to proper MLA style/formatting

• 12-inch, Times New Roman font
• 1-inch page margins
• In-text citation and works cited page

no title page; date, your name, class name, my name in top left corner

The sixth page is the work cited page